Morann Johnson, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA)

Laura Kuhlman, English 101

Sam Lohmann, WSU Vancouver

Johnny Lupinacci, College of Education

James Mohr, WSU Spokane

Chuck Munson, Carson College of Business (CCB)

Ruth Ryan, Academic Success and Career Center (ASCC)

Ellen Taylor, Student Affairs

Amanda Tomchick, Student

Sara VanSteenbergen, New Student Programs

Kara Whitman, School of the Environment (2018 CR Excellence Awardee)

Cindy Williams, UNIV 104 Freshman Seminar, First-Year Programs

NOMINATIONS

The theme for common reading books used in 2019-20 and 2020-21 is “global stability, scarcity, and security.” Every book nominated must align with this theme. All nominations will be posted on this site within a few days of receipt.

Everyone is encouraged to consider submitting the name of a good book that fits the theme and reasons why it would be the best choice for freshmen and others to read and use in classes and beyond. By providing the Selection Committee with some basic information, as well as your reasons for nominating this book, you will have made a huge impact on thousands of WSU students across many campuses.

*If you cannot access the online form to submit your nominations, please provide the following information and send it to CommonReading@wsu.edu by Nov. 2:

Book title, author

Number of pages, year of publication, publisher

List price

Available in paperback? Available for digital download?

What makes the book memorable and worthy of campus engagement?

What potential connections might this book provide to a broad range of disciplines?

How could this book promote intellectual and community engagement through campus events that exist or could be planned?

Does the book connect to or highlight existing university research or activity?